Topic: Blue streaky Isle of Wight paperweight

[chriscooper]

Quite small, 2.5" high 2" across quite crude could it be an early one?
Thanks for looking Chris

http://picasaweb.google.com/107067405711297858658/IsleOfWightBluePaperweight#


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_X3nWrxT7Q3s/TN_2_G9NgQI/AAAAAAAABjA/l0fkUhWxqVM/s640/SDC12882.JPG

[jonchellycain]

Hi there
the flame impressed coachbolt pontil mark was only used between 1973 and 1979 when it was replaced by stickers. I dont think the age could be narrowed down any further as the colour is quite a common one
all the best
michelle

[chriscooper]

Thanks Michelle, just though it looked 'cruder' made with the bubbles and pitting and flattened shape, than some I have seen.
Chris :sun:

[jonchellycain]

Ive seen a couple that are a bit rough around the edges, i always assume people have bad days  . Plus there would have been people "in training" making the more simple items like the paperweights.
michelle

[jomo99]

Hi Chris,

             Have you tried asking Ron Wheeler of Artius Glass?? he's very friendly and always willing to help! I recently acquired an Early Isle of Wight paperweight and Ron was able to give me a lot of info.

                     Warmest Wishes,

                         John